Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) The law applying at the end of adult relationships
Dec. 17 2024
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This briefing covers intimate adult relationships of a type which have legally recognised consequences. These relationships are marriages, civil partnerships and cohabiting relationships. The briefing discusses the law which applies when these relationships end.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Disabled Parking and the Blue Badge Scheme
Dec. 17 2024
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This briefing examines the Blue Badge scheme in Scotland, including eligibility criteria. It also considers where Blue Badge holders are able to park, and the enforcement of different types of parking regulations in relation to Blue Badges.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Scottish Budget 2025-26
Dec. 06 2024
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This briefing considers the Scottish Government's spending and tax plans for 2025-26. More detailed presentation of the budget figures can be found in our budget spreadsheets. Infographics and supporting analysis provided by Andrew Aiton, Kayleigh Finnigan, Fraser Murray and Maike Waldmann.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Scottish Budget 25-26: Taxes Infographic
Dec. 05 2024
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This infographic looks at the Scottish Fiscal Commission's forecasts for Income Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Scottish Landfill Tax.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Adults with incapacity - 2024 update
Nov. 26 2024
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The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 contains a system which enables others to safeguard the welfare and manage the finances and property of adults who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves. This briefing provides an overview of that system, including how those with relevant powers are supervised. It also considers the recent proposals for reform in
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill
Nov. 19 2024
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The Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill sets out provisions which amend the rules relating to the automatic early release of certain short-term prisoners. It also grants Scottish Ministers powers to make future changes to automatic early release points for both short and long-term prisoners.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland)
Nov. 14 2024
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The main provisions of this Scottish Government Bill are set out in two parts. Part 1 contains measures aimed at supporting the resilience, effectiveness, and efficiency of the criminal justice system (for example, through greater use of digital processes). Part 2 sets out a statutory framework for a national system of domestic homicide and suicide reviews.
Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill - Republished
Nov. 04 2024
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The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill seeks to legalise assisted dying for adults with a terminal illness. This briefing outlines the current law in Scotland in relation to assisted dying as well as the policy background to the Bill. It also explores public opinion and assisted dying internationally. It then goes on to detail the Bill’s provisions as well as some of the issues raised